James Walters is founding director of the and . Since opening in 2014, the centre has developed programmes to promote religious literacy, interfaith leadership and a better understanding of religion-related conflict among ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳’s diverse student body, in government and among wider global publics. Professor Walters is a Professor in Practice, affiliated to the Department for International Relations and an associate of the ÐÓ°ÉÂÛ̳ Department of International Development.
Professor Walters studied theology at Cambridge University and writes on the interface of theology, philosophy, and political science. He has published five books including (Jessica Kingsley 2019), (ed. Gingko Library 2018) and a theological engagement with the work of the French philosopher (Bloomsbury 2012).
Professor Walters is a priest in the Church of England. He is an honorary canon of in West Sussex, a member of the Academic Board of the , and a member of the governing council of .
As a professor in practice Professor Walters is available as a co-supervisor for doctoral research.